From: [[Number 1 Rated Salesman1997]]

People I met for a few moments that live in my head forever.

I saw a theory (more of an idea, really) on Reddit that Kaveh might become the next Grand Sage, and I just wanted to squeal about that for a hot minute.

(And for clarity cos I feel like it'll come up: Kaveh doesn't have any reliable leaks relating to his kit nor his rarity (whether he's a five star or four star), and even if he is a four star he could very well still be super important to Sumeru's chain of authority (see Ningguang and Kujou Sara if you're doubtful)).

Anyway, my squealing:

It actually makes a surprising amount of sense for Kaveh to become the Grand Sage based on quest info alone - Alhaitham says at the end of Act 5 of the archon quest that he "wouldn't be surprised if Kaveh was appointed as a sage":

While his tone sounds sarcastic, Alhaitham is typically quite honest with his words. His deceits always come by omission, not by lying. Of course, Kaveh assumes Alhaitham is being mocking here, but then in Alhaitham's story quest Kaveh says himself that he should have been made Grand Sage over Alhaitham -

So we have examples in both of Kaveh's in game scenes that convey a desire (or, at the very least, a capacity) to be a Sage. These exchanges are rather comedic though, so I think we should take evidence from Nahida herself; specifically, her "About Kaveh" voiceline:

(sorry for the poor quality)

Nahida herself praises Kaveh's understanding of their Nation and of wisdom itself, whereas she admonishes Alhaitham's viewpoint in her corresponding voiceline about him. This implies that Nahida would choose Kaveh over Alhaitham as Grand Sage.

Lore wise we know that Kaveh is an accomplished graduate of the Ksharewar Darshan, widely known and well-liked. He built the Palace of Alcarazy(?) and the NPCs there sing his praises. While his interactions with Alhaitham are goofy, he can evidently keep up with him in debates and in Alhaitham's voicelines he says that Kaveh's intellect is equal to his own.

Also, there is a pattern in the game so far: each non-archon 'leader' or 'authority' has the vision matching their archon. Jean for Mondstadt, Ningguang for Liyue and Sara/Yae for Inazuma (depending on your perspective). It seemed that Alhaitham would fill this role in Sumeru, seeing as he's dendro and did take over as the Acting Grand Sage, similar to Jean's title. However, his time in that position is incredibly short-lived since he resigns at the end of his story quest (well, technically before it even starts). It is likely that "who will be the new Grand Sage?" will be an ongoing plot thread in Sumeru, much like "when will Varka return?" is in Mondstadt.

Since Kaveh is dendro, he would suit this pattern very well.

I also do just love the vibes of what it would mean for his character, and I think it would be very fun for Sumeru to be led by someone so wholeheartedly compassionate for everyone around them. Kaveh loves the arts and cares a lot about other people, so he matches Nahida's vision of Sumeru much better than Alhaitham does. Which isn't to say Alhaitham is cruel or uncaring, but that he is (as he says himself) not suited to the responsibility of leadership.

And, speaking of Alhaitham, the way this would develop their dynamic is actually rather funny. Technically Kaveh would become Alhaitham's boss, but everyone around them would be aware that Alhaitham saved the country and that Kaveh has only received the position because Alhaitham passed it over first. Can you imagine how frustrating that would be for Kaveh? Technically in charge, but with this information looming over everyone's heads?

Since Hoyo does like to keep a certain status quo, especially in voicelines, it's likely that Alhaitham and Kaveh will remain roommates. This still works even if Kaveh is promoted, with four possible explanations:

Kaveh's debt to Dori is so huge that he's financially screwed for life regardless of his salary

Kaveh is so bad with money that even once he's paid off his debt he still fails to save up for his own house

Because technically Alhaitham's house should also belong to him, Kaveh is stubborn and refuses to move out

Alhaitham and Kaveh reconcile/figure themselves out enough that they actually want to live together even if there's no financial incentive to

Also, I cannot overstate how amusing it would be for the Kavetham dynamic shift of Kaveh getting to fuck with Alhaitham a little as payback for all Alhaitham's trolling.

Anyways, this is a theory/hc that I really like, so I hope we don't get a mystery Sumeru character in 4.6 or something that we've never heard of before who gets to become Grand Sage.

stan and hermes maybe?

Hermes, god of merchants and tricksters 😁

Sneeze Archon

Combined all my recent Venti drawings with the question I got recently >:D

Мой отрядец номер раз У меня, честно, есть обоснование, почему они апхахха

Я не хожу в Бездну (почти), так что на урон мне всё равно.

Аяка тут для быстрого передвижения по миру (ибо Моночки нет). Скар прекрасно летает. А Диона спасает его жёпку от подбития в воздухе. А Казах - это мой любимый мальчик. Сыночек мой~ Я не могу не поставить его в отряд (к своему мужу тем более апхахах)

I want Deshret Alhaitham to be canon because it would be hilariously ironic for Rahman.

Oh yeah also I love the Idea that the protag turns around a corner, sees some ghost shit happening right in front of him and is completely unfazed by it, calmly pulls out his notebook just to write down something like "scary girl climbing around walls in hall 3" then continues on his merry way without really acknowledging anything that just happened.

hee-min is made of pure Video Game Protagonist

Other gods during the archon war: this land isn’t big enough for the two of us…we will fight to the death and only the strongest god will assume a seat in Celestia and rule this land…

Rukkhadevata texting the Sumeru deities group chat in the way you’d text your roommates about chore division: oh yeah btw king deshret me & the goddess of flowers r meeting up w the International Teyvat Immortal Yuri Polycule on wednesday do u wanna come

the definitive list of every genshin impact character 😤

(i have over 10 years experience playing hit mobile game genshin impact and know everything about it, especially the story)

1. pantaloons pantone

2. kayenne pepper (a gay pirate)

3. duloc the red guy

4. vente grande cappuccino (he is green and has a serious drinking problem and he plays harp wow what a talented lad)

5. capitane uhhh the masked guy

6. childe/tartagula? tarantula.

^ please calm yourself i know he fell into an evil well or something which made him worse/more hot depending on who's reading this like damn he's the marmite of anime boys huh??

7. the leaf child who hangs out with vente grand cappuccino

8. the purple goddess empress lady who hangs out with the green people

9. some tiny marshmallow children

10. SACRE BLEU IT'S SACRAMOUCHE!! 😱

11. ZHONGLI from FALL OUT BOY

12. those 2 children trying to escape prison or something in a tiktok i watched (i became invested and rooted for them) i think one was a furry

13. fox boy who was given the coolest character design (maybe he was the one escaping prison idk tho)

14. uhhhhhh fuckin uhhhhhh

15. those 2 blond kids you play as

16. some goth nun

17. this guy called xiao showed up in the tags, he will be the only one added to my definitive list

no other characters have breached containment exist sorry

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